Thabo Sekharume

Executed automotive mechanic duties to maintain vehicles in optimal condition Diagnosed and documented defects within automotive systems Performed repairs and performance checks on automotive vehicles

Motor Technician Apprentice - Mercedes Benz

(2012-09 - 2015-07)

• Executed automotive mechanic duties to maintain vehicles in optimal condition
• Diagnosed and documented defects within automotive systems
• Performed repairs and performance checks on automotive vehicles
• Serviced and repaired exhaust systems, brakes, hydraulics, electrical components, suspension, and fuel ignition systems of automotive vehicles
• Conducted routine maintenance such as oil changes, tire rotations, and belt replacements on automotive vehicles
• Inspected and repaired air conditioning, computer, and electronic systems
• Completed engine overhauls

Motor Claims Mechanical Assessor - Innovation Group

(2015-09 - 2021-05)

• Served as a Motor claims mechanical assessor for the government fleet (RT46)
• Served as a Motor claims administrator in Maintenance & Service claims division
• Captured and processed repairer quotes telephonically and digitally
• Verified and validated the scope of repairs required
• Assessed technical documentation for previous claims to ascertain warranty eligibility
• Scrutinized dealer quotes to identify cost-saving opportunities
• Initiated investigations into potentially fraudulent repairs
• Authorized claims in adherence to policy mandates
• Monitored repair completion status with service providers

Fleet Mechanical and Accident Inspector - Wesbank

(2021-05 - 2026-06)

• Investigated repair claims, including gearboxes and engines, to ensure their validity
• Examined, inspected, and assessed motor repair damage and losses, estimating costs and required work to validate quotes
• Analyzed claims to validate authorizations against established policy guidelines

Grade 12 - Moteka High School (2006)

N6 Engineering Studies - Engineering - Maluti FET College (2009)

Motor mechanic level 3 Certificate - Automotive - Imperial Technical Academy (2014)

Diesel mechanic trade - Automotive - Qualitas Training (2020)